Candlesnuffer
- Object Name:
- Candlesnuffer
- Object ID:
- 1951.006
- Date:
- 1700-1800
- Description:
- Snuffer, Scissors-Type, Brass. Two cast brass handles that pivot at central joint which consists of a brass rivet that holds a small convex disc over the top handle piece. Rivet is slightly peened over on bottom. Right hand handle has flat vertical plate on end. Left-hand handle has rectangular box with open side mounted on pointed blade. Platen on right-hand handle sweeps over edge of blade and holds the wick inside of box. Single vertical leg sticking out of bottom of blade near pivot point. Box appears to be partially soldered onto blade. File and tool marks around outside edges of handles, blade box and platen. Paper label on bottom of blade two lines typed: "Jewell / 5/51".
- Material:
- Metal
Brass - Dimensions:
- H-1 W-2.2 L-4.6 inches
- Credit Line:
- Gift of Margaret H. Jewell
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